JP6934159B2 - Printing device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a printing device.

In a label printer, erroneous writing of printed contents causes a credit problem in the store, so confirmation work is required before issuing. Patent Document 1 describes a technique for prompting confirmation of a printed item before printing.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-218947

However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, since the confirmation of the print item is urged by the message, there is a problem that the character size, the font, and the arrangement cannot be determined.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a printing device capable of confirming not only the character content but also the character size, font, and correctness of arrangement of print items.

One aspect of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is an input means for inputting a confirmation operation of a print item, a determination means for determining that the confirmation operation has been completed by the input means, and the determination means for the confirmation operation. When it is determined that the process is completed, the printing means for printing based on the print image and the print image including the print items are displayed, and the print items on the print image that require the confirmation operation are the print items before the confirmation operation. The printing apparatus is characterized by comprising a display means for displaying the print item after the confirmation operation in a different manner, and further displaying the print item in a different manner from the print items other than the confirmation target.

Further, one aspect of the present invention is a first determination mode in which, in the above printing apparatus, the determination means determines that the confirmation operation has been completed when all of the print items are confirmed, and a part of the print items. It is characterized in that it includes a second determination mode in which it is determined that the confirmation operation has been completed.

Further, one aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned printing apparatus, a selection means for selecting the first determination mode and the second determination mode is provided.

Further, in one aspect of the present invention, when there are a plurality of the same print items in the above printing device, when a confirmation operation is input to one print item by the input means, the confirmation operation is also performed on the other print item. It is characterized by providing a deemed input means that is regarded as input.

Further, one aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the above printing device, the display means displays a display that accepts the printing operation when the determination means determines that the confirmation operation has been completed.

Further, one aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned printing apparatus, the display means induces confirmation to a print item to which the confirmation operation has not been input.

According to the present invention, it is possible to confirm the printed items in a state close to the actual printing mode.

It is a perspective view which shows the appearance structure of the label printer (printing apparatus) in embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the label printer in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure and the data example of the product file stored in RAM by the label printer in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure and the data example of the confirmation item file stored in the RAM by the label printer in embodiment of this invention. It is an image diagram which shows an example of the print item confirmation screen displayed by the label printer in embodiment of this invention. It is an image diagram which shows an example of the print item confirmation screen displayed by the label printer in embodiment of this invention. It is an image diagram which shows an example of the print item confirmation screen displayed by the label printer in embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which showed an example of the processing procedure of the confirmation process executed by the label printer in embodiment of this invention. It is an image diagram which shows an example of the print item confirmation screen when the print image of each label is divided into tabs. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation at the time of guiding to the unconfirmed confirmation item. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation at the time of guiding to the unconfirmed confirmation item. It is an image diagram which shows an example of the pricing screen which a label printer displays.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a label printer (printing device) 1 according to the present embodiment. The label printer 1 is, for example, a device installed in the backyard of a store to issue labels to be attached to various products or product containers, and has an operation display unit 13 and a key operation unit 15 on the upper surface of the base portion 10. A pair of label issuing ports 17 and 19 are installed on the front surface of the base portion 10, and a scale portion 30 for measuring products is connected by a cable (may be wireless).

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the label printer 1 in the present embodiment. The label printer 1 includes a control unit 20, a scale unit 30, a printing unit 40, and an operation unit 50. The scale unit 30 includes a load cell 31 and weighs the product. The printing unit 40 has first and second printing mechanism units 41 and 43. The first and second printing mechanism units 41 and 43 all print labels, and the printed labels are discharged from the label issuing ports 17 and 19. The operation unit 50 includes a key operation unit 15 and an operation display unit 13 (13a, 13b). The key operation unit 15 includes a numeric keypad, a print key, and a mode selection key. The numeric keypad accepts numbers. The print key accepts input of print instructions. The mode selection key accepts the selection of the determination mode described later. The operation display unit 13 has a structure in which a touch panel 13b is laminated on a liquid crystal display 13a so that data can be displayed and input on the same surface. The liquid crystal display 13a displays various data. When the operator's finger touches the touch panel 13b, the touch panel 13b detects the touched position and accepts an input according to the detected position.

The control unit 20 includes a CPU 21, a load cell control unit 22, a print control unit 23, an operation control unit 24, a display control unit 25, a ROM 26, and a RAM 27. The CPU 21 is interconnected with each unit included in the control unit 20 via a bus.

The CPU 21 reads out the control program stored in the ROM 26 and various information stored in the RAM 27, and controls each part based on the read control program and various information. Further, the CPU 21 stores necessary information in the RAM 27. The load cell control unit 22 controls the load cell 31 included in the scale unit 30. The print control unit 23 controls the print unit 40. The operation control unit 24 controls the key operation unit 15 and the touch panel 13b. The touch panel 13b specifies the touched item in the preview screen by touching the preview screen of the following print image displayed on the liquid crystal display 13a. The display control unit 25 controls the liquid crystal display 13a. That is, the display control unit 25 displays the following print image as a preview screen on the liquid crystal display 13a based on the print data, the format information, and the like stored in the RAM 27. The RAM 27 is a temporary storage area for storing information used by the CPU 21. Further, the RAM 27 stores various files (described later) in which the operator inputs (sets) the value. The ROM 26 stores the control program.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a data structure and a data example of a product file stored in the RAM 27 by the label printer 1 in the present embodiment. The product file shown in the figure has each product information such as a product number, a product name, a unit price, a processing date, an expiration date, and a place of origin.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a data structure and a data example of a confirmation item file stored in the RAM 27 by the label printer 1 in the present embodiment. The confirmation item file shown in the figure has confirmation items that are print items that require confirmation operations. The print item is an item (for example, product information) printed on the label. In the illustrated example, the confirmation items are product number (product number), unit price / price, date and time, advertisement text, place of origin (place of origin, etc.), image, content / volume unit, upper / lower limit weight, comment, storage temperature, individual. Identification number / lot number, additive, barcode, store name, manufacturer, tare, product name, processing date and time, expiration date (expiration date).

Next, the operation of the label printer 1 will be described. Hereinafter, a case where the label printer 1 issues two labels, that is, a product label attached to a product or a product container and a shelf label attached to a shelf on which the product is displayed, will be described in a single printing operation at substantially the same time. The operator presses the print key of the key operation unit 15 in order to issue a label. When the print key accepts the input, the label printer 1 displays a print item confirmation screen on the operation display unit 13, which is a preview screen of the print image and for confirming the confirmation items of the label to be issued.

5 to 7 are image diagrams showing an example of a print item confirmation screen displayed by the label printer 1 in the present embodiment. The print image of each label to be issued is displayed on the print item confirmation screen. In the illustrated example, the print image S of the product label and the print image T of the shelf label are displayed side by side. Therefore, the operator can check the print images of a plurality of labels on one screen. Further, the print item confirmation screen is provided with an enlargement button ZI for enlarging the display, a ZO button for reducing the display, and a stop button C for canceling the issuance of the label.

The label printer 1 has two modes, a first mode in which it is determined that the confirmation operation is completed when all the confirmation items are confirmed, and a second mode in which the confirmation operation is determined to be completed when a part of the confirmation items is confirmed. It has a determination mode. The label printer 1 includes a selection means for selecting a first mode and a second mode. For example, the label printer 1 switches the determination mode when the mode selection key of the key operation unit 15 accepts an input.

First, the operation in the first mode will be described. In the first mode, when there are multiple same confirmation items, if a confirmation operation is input to one confirmation item, it is considered that the confirmation operation is also input to the other confirmation item, and a deemed input function is set. Is possible. 5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the operation when the deemed input function is set in the first mode. FIG. 5A shows an initial state, that is, a state in which a confirmation operation is not input to the confirmation item. The display control unit 25 displays the confirmation item, which is a print item that needs to be confirmed, on the print image. At this time, the display control unit 25 displays the confirmation item and the print item that is not the confirmation item in the print image in different display modes. In this example, the display control unit 25 identifies the confirmation item by referring to the confirmation item file, puts a double circle mark at the center of the identified confirmation item, and encloses the display range with an orange rectangle. (The display color is orange). Further, the display control unit 25 makes all print items that are not confirmation items colorless. In addition, the display control unit 25 displays a message "Please check the label image. Touch all the target areas marked with ◎" on the print item confirmation screen to prompt the confirmation of the confirmation item.

The confirmation items of the product label in this example are the unit price "398 yen", the price "326 yen", and the expiration date (consumption date and time) "16.12.25". The items to be confirmed on the shelf label are the unit price "398 yen", the price "326 yen", the expiration date "16.12.25", and the plastic mark. Therefore, the confirmation items common to the product label and the shelf label are the unit price, the price, and the expiration date.

When the operator confirms the marked unconfirmed (confirmation operation has not been entered) confirmation item, the operator inputs the confirmation operation in the confirmed confirmation item. In the present embodiment, the confirmation operation is an operation of touching the confirmation item displayed on the operation display unit 13. Therefore, the touch panel 13b inputs the confirmation operation of the confirmation item. When the operation control unit 24 detects an operation of touching the confirmation item on the touch panel 13b, the CPU 21 determines that the confirmation item has been confirmed (the confirmation operation has been input). The display control unit 25 deletes the mark attached to the confirmed confirmation item and surrounds the display range with a blue rectangle (makes the display color blue).

FIG. 5B shows a state in which the confirmation operation of the confirmation item “price” is input. For example, when a confirmation operation for the price is input on the print image S of the product label, the display control unit 25 deletes the mark attached to the price on the print image S of the product label and changes the display color. Make it blue.

Further, when the CPU 21 has the same confirmation item as the confirmation item in which the confirmation operation is input, the CPU 21 considers that the confirmation operation has been input in the same confirmation item, and considers that the confirmation operation has been completed. That is, when there are a plurality of the same confirmation items, the CPU 21 considers that when the confirmation operation is input to one confirmation item, the confirmation operation is also input to the other confirmation item. In this example, since the confirmation item "price" is a confirmation item common to the product label and the shelf label, it is considered that the confirmation operation has been input for the price of the shelf label, and the price of the shelf label is also It will be confirmed. Therefore, the display control unit 25 deletes the mark attached to the price on the print image T of the shelf label and changes the display color to blue.

FIG. 6A shows a state in which a confirmation operation is input for all confirmation items on the product label. For example, when the confirmation operation is input to all the confirmation items on the print image S of the product label, the CPU 21 considers that all the confirmation items of the product label have been confirmed and confirms the shelf label in common with the product label. It is assumed that all items have been confirmed. As a result, the only unconfirmed confirmation item is the plastic mark on the shelf label.

FIG. 6B shows a state in which the confirmation operation for the plastic mark is input in the state shown in FIG. 6A, and the confirmation operation is input for all the confirmation items. When the confirmation operation is input to all the confirmation items, the CPU 21 determines that the confirmation operation is completed. When the CPU 21 determines that the confirmation operation has been completed, the display control unit 25 displays a label issuing button P for accepting the printing operation on the print item confirmation screen. Further, the display control unit 25 displays a message "Please press the issue button if you like" prompting you to press the label issue button P on the print item confirmation screen. When the label issuing button P receives the input, the printing control unit 23 causes the printing unit 40 to issue the product label and the shelf label. The printing unit 40 prints based on the print image and issues a product label and a shelf label.

When the deemed input function is not set in the first mode, the CPU 21 inputs the confirmation operation in the other confirmation item even if the confirmation operation is input in one of the plurality of the same confirmation items. It is determined that the confirmation operation has been completed when the confirmation operation is input to all the confirmation items of all the labels without considering that the confirmation operation has been performed.

Subsequently, the operation in the second mode will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the operation in the second mode. FIG. 7A shows an initial state, that is, a state in which a confirmation operation is not input to the confirmation item. In the present embodiment, in the second mode, the CPU 21 determines that the confirmation operation has been completed when the confirmation operation is input to all the confirmation items of the product label which is the first label. That is, even if the confirmation operation is not input to the confirmation items on the shelf label, the CPU 21 determines that the confirmation operation is completed when the confirmation operation is input to all the confirmation items on the product label. In this example, the display control unit 25 specifies the confirmation item of the product label with reference to the confirmation item file, marks the identified confirmation item with a double circle, and sets the display color to orange. On the other hand, the display control unit 25 does not put a mark on the plastic mark which is a confirmation item of the shelf label and is not a confirmation item of the product label, and makes the display color colorless like other print items which are not confirmation items.

FIG. 7B shows a state in which the confirmation operation is input to all the confirmation items of the product label, and the confirmation operation is not input to the confirmation items of the shelf label. As shown in the figure, all the confirmation items on the print image S of the product label are marked and their display color is blue, whereas all the confirmation items on the print image T of the shelf label are marked. The display color is orange. When the confirmation operation is input to all the confirmation items on the product label, the CPU 21 determines that the confirmation operation is completed. That is, even if there are unconfirmed confirmation items on the shelf label, the CPU 21 determines that the confirmation operation has been completed if all the confirmation items on the product label have been confirmed. When the CPU 21 determines that the confirmation operation has been completed, the display control unit 25 displays a label issuing button P for accepting the printing operation on the print item confirmation screen. When the label issuing button P receives the input, the printing control unit 23 causes the printing unit 40 to issue the product label and the shelf label. The printing unit 40 prints based on the print image and issues a product label and a shelf label.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure of the confirmation process executed by the label printer 1 in the present embodiment. When the print key of the key operation unit 15 receives an input, the label printer 1 executes the process shown in this figure.

(Step S101) The display control unit 25 marks the confirmation item and changes the display color to orange, and displays the print image of each label on the operation display unit 13. After that, the process proceeds to step S102.

(Step S102) The operation control unit 24 determines whether or not the input of the confirmation operation for the confirmation item has been accepted. When the operation control unit 24 determines that the input of the confirmation operation has been accepted, the process proceeds to step S103. If the operation control unit 24 determines that the input of the confirmation operation is not accepted, the process of step S102 is executed again.

(Step S103) The CPU 21 confirms the confirmation item that has received the input of the confirmation operation. The display control unit 25 deletes the mark attached to the confirmed confirmation item in the print image and changes the display color to blue. After that, the process proceeds to step S104.

(Step S104) The CPU 21 determines whether the current determination mode is the first mode or the second mode. If the CPU 21 determines that the mode is the first mode, the process proceeds to step S105. If the CPU 21 determines that the mode is the second mode, the process proceeds to step S109.

(Step S105) The CPU 21 determines whether or not the deemed input function is set. If the CPU 21 determines that the deemed input function is set, the process proceeds to step S106. If the CPU 21 determines that the deemed input function is not set, the process proceeds to step S108.

(Step S106) The CPU 21 determines whether or not there is the same confirmation item as the confirmation item that has received the input of the confirmation operation. If the CPU 21 determines that there are the same confirmation items, the process proceeds to step S107. If the CPU 21 determines that there are no identical confirmation items, the process proceeds to step S108.

(Step S107) The CPU 21 considers that all the same confirmation items have been confirmed and makes them confirmed. The display control unit 25 deletes the mark attached to the confirmed confirmation item and changes the display color to blue. After that, the process proceeds to step S108.

(Step S108) The CPU 21 determines whether or not all the confirmation items have been confirmed. When the CPU 21 determines that all the confirmation items have been confirmed, the process proceeds to step S110. If the CPU 21 determines that there is an unconfirmed confirmation item, the process returns to step S102.

(Step S109) The CPU 21 determines whether or not all the confirmation items of the first label have been confirmed. When the CPU 21 determines that all the confirmation items of the first label have been confirmed, the process proceeds to step S110. If the CPU 21 determines that the first label has an unconfirmed confirmation item, the process returns to step S102.

(Step S110) The CPU 21 determines that the confirmation operation has been completed. The display control unit 25 displays the label issue button on the print item confirmation screen. After that, the process proceeds to step S111.

(Step S111) The operation control unit 24 determines whether or not the label issuing button has accepted the input. When the operation control unit 24 determines that the label issuance button has accepted the input, the process proceeds to step S112. If the operation control unit 24 determines that the label issue button has not accepted the input, the process of step S111 is executed again.

(Step S112) The print control unit 23 causes the print unit 40 to issue a label. After that, the process ends.

As described above, the label printer 1 of the present embodiment has a touch panel 13b for inputting a confirmation operation of a print item, a CPU 21 for determining that the confirmation operation has been completed, and a CPU 21 for determining that the confirmation operation has been completed, when it is determined that the confirmation operation has been completed. The print unit 40 that prints based on the print image and the print items that require the confirmation operation are displayed in different modes between the print items before the confirmation operation and the print items after the confirmation operation, and also the print items other than the confirmation target. It includes a display control unit 25 that displays in different modes.

With this configuration, the label printer 1 can display a print image and display it in a manner that indicates whether or not it is an object to be confirmed on the image. This makes it possible not only to confirm the correctness of the wording of the print item, but also to easily confirm the character size, font, color scheme, arrangement (layout) in the label, and the like. As a result, there is no risk of wasting the label due to trial printing.

Furthermore, even after confirmation, the confirmation items are displayed in a form different from the non-confirmation target (colorless) (it turns blue instead of becoming colorless), so be careful even if the confirmation is completed and printing is possible. It is possible to continuously encourage arousal.

Further, the label printer 1 of the present embodiment determines that the display control unit 25 for displaying the print items requiring confirmation on the print image, the touch panel 13b for inputting the confirmation operation of the print items, and the confirmation operation have been completed. The CPU 21 includes a CPU 21 for printing and a printing unit 40 for printing based on a print image when it is determined that the confirmation operation has been completed. When the CPU 21 confirms all the print items, it determines that the confirmation operation has been completed. It includes a determination mode of 1 and a second determination mode of determining that the confirmation operation is completed when a part of the print items is confirmed.

According to the above configuration, since the label printer 1 has a plurality of modes for determining the end of the confirmation operation, it is possible to use the modes properly according to the situation and the operation. As a result, the label can be issued efficiently.

For example, Patent Document 1 describes a technique for prompting confirmation of a print item before printing and further omitting confirmation according to a history. However, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, since the object to be printed for the first time has no print history, there is a problem that confirmation of print items cannot be omitted and efficiency is poor. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as described above, since the label printer 1 has a plurality of modes for determining the end of the confirmation operation, the modes can be used properly according to the situation and the operation. As a result, the label can be issued efficiently.

Further, the label printer 1 in the present embodiment includes a key operation unit 15 for selecting a first mode and a second mode. This makes it possible to select a mode for determining the end of the confirmation operation according to the situation and operation.

Further, when there are a plurality of the same print items, the CPU 21 considers that when the confirmation operation is input to one print item, the confirmation operation is also input to the other print item. As a result, when there are a plurality of the same print items, the confirmation operation can be omitted, so that the confirmation work can be performed efficiently.

Further, the display control unit 25 displays the print items that require the confirmation operation and the print items that do not require the confirmation operation in different display modes. As a result, the operator can easily determine which print item requires the confirmation operation.

Further, the display control unit 25 displays to accept the print operation when it is determined that the confirmation operation is completed. As a result, since the printing operation is accepted only when the confirmation operation is completed, it is possible to prevent printing before the confirmation operation is completed.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to this embodiment, and includes designs and the like within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the print images of the plurality of labels to be issued are displayed on one screen, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the labels for displaying the print images are switched by using tabs. May be good. FIG. 9 is an image diagram showing an example of a print item confirmation screen when the print image of each label is divided into tabs. The print item confirmation screen shown in this figure is provided with tabs for displaying the print image of each label to be issued. In the illustrated example, there is a tab 1 for displaying a print image of a product label and a tab 2 for displaying a print image of a shelf label. FIG. 9A shows a state in which tab 1 is selected and a print image of a product label is displayed, and FIG. 9B shows a state in which tab 2 is selected and a print image of a shelf label is displayed. Therefore, the operator can switch the label for displaying the print image by selecting each tab.

Further, when there is an unconfirmed confirmation item on the print item confirmation screen, the printer 1 may guide the confirmation to the confirmation item. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining an operation when guiding to an unconfirmed confirmation item. For example, when the display control unit 25 receives an input when the enlargement button ZI is in the state shown in FIG. 10A displaying the entire print image, the display control unit 25 enlarges the display as shown in FIG. 10B. ..

Then, when the CPU 21 receives the input of the confirmation operation for the price and the unit price in the state shown in FIG. 10B, the price and the unit price are confirmed. As shown in FIG. 10C, the display control unit 25 deletes the confirmed price and the mark attached to the unit price, and changes the display color to blue. At this time, the expiration date that is not displayed on the print item confirmation screen remains unconfirmed. Therefore, the display control unit 25 displays the message “Unconfirmed items remain” M notifying that there are unconfirmed confirmation items on the print item confirmation screen. As a result, the operator can know that there are unconfirmed confirmation items.

Further, as shown in FIG. 10D, the display control unit 25 keeps the enlargement and unconfirmed confirmation items in order to guide the confirmation to the confirmation item “best-by date” for which the confirmation operation has not been input. Switch the display to "Best-by Date". As a result, the operator can know which confirmation item is unconfirmed, and the confirmation work can be performed more efficiently. In the illustrated example, the case where there are unconfirmed confirmation items in the same print image has been described, but the guidance to another print image (or another tab) can be performed in the same manner.

The display that guides the confirmation to the confirmation item for which the confirmation operation has not been input is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the confirmation item for which the confirmation operation has not been input by displaying the entire print image. You may induce confirmation of the "best-by date".

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the label printer 1 accepts the input of the confirmation operation for the confirmation item on the print item confirmation screen, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a pricing screen for inputting the print item and the like. The input of the confirmation operation may be accepted on another screen. FIG. 12 is an image diagram showing an example of a pricing screen displayed by the label printer 1. As shown in the figure, the print image I of the label to be issued is displayed on the pricing screen. The print image I is the same as that displayed on the print item confirmation screen. When the confirmation operation is completed on the pricing screen, the label printer 1 displays the label issuing button on the pricing screen without displaying the print item confirmation screen, and when the label issuing button accepts the input, the label printer 1 displays the label issuing button. Issue a label.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the operation of touching the confirmation item on the touch panel 13b is defined as the confirmation operation, but the operation is not limited to this. , Other operations may be used.
Furthermore, in the case of voice recognition, unlike the case of touch operation, it is possible to determine the match between the read voice information and the registered voice information registered in advance, so that more accurate confirmation work can be realized. Can be done. In addition, the voice information at the time of confirmation may be left as a playable operation history for each person in charge.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as a display mode of unconfirmed confirmation items, the display range of the target item is surrounded by an orange rectangle and a double circle mark is attached at the center, but only one of them may be used. Well, the color and mark shape are not limited to this. Similarly, the display mode of the confirmed confirmation item is not limited to that of the above-described embodiment as long as it can be determined that the confirmation item has been confirmed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the label printer 1 determines that the confirmation operation has been completed when the confirmation operation is input to the confirmation item of the first label in the second mode. Not limited to, for example, when the confirmation operation is input to the confirmation items of the second and subsequent labels, it is determined that the confirmation operation is completed, and when the confirmation operation is input to a part of the confirmation items. Anything that determines that the confirmation operation has been completed may be used.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the label printer 1 displays a display for accepting a printing operation by displaying a label issuing button, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a message such as "printing is ready" or the like is not limited to this. May just be displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the deemed input function in the first mode has the same confirmation item on different labels has been described, but the same applies when the same label has the same confirmation item. , When a confirmation operation is input to one confirmation item, it may be considered that the confirmation operation is also input to the other confirmation item. For example, labeling of allergens, nutritional components, etc. may be printed in multiple places within the same label.

The above-mentioned label is recorded by recording a program for realizing the function as the above-mentioned label printer 1 on a computer-readable recording medium, causing the computer system to read the program recorded on the recording medium, and executing the above-mentioned label. The processing as the printer 1 may be performed. Here, "loading and executing a program recorded on a recording medium into a computer system" includes installing the program in the computer system. The term "computer system" as used herein includes hardware such as an OS and peripheral devices. Further, the "computer system" may include a plurality of computer devices connected via a network including a communication line such as the Internet, WAN, LAN, and a dedicated line. Further, the "computer-readable recording medium" refers to a portable medium such as a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, or a CD-ROM, or a storage device such as a hard disk built in a computer system. As described above, the recording medium in which the program is stored may be a non-transient recording medium such as a CD-ROM.

The recording medium also includes an internal or external recording medium that can be accessed from the distribution server to distribute the program. The code of the program stored in the recording medium of the distribution server may be different from the code of the program in a format that can be executed by the terminal device. That is, the format stored in the distribution server does not matter as long as it can be downloaded from the distribution server and installed in a form that can be executed by the terminal device. The program may be divided into a plurality of parts, downloaded at different timings, and then combined by the terminal device, or the distribution server for distributing each of the divided programs may be different. Furthermore, a "computer-readable recording medium" is a volatile memory (RAM) inside a computer system that serves as a server or client when a program is transmitted via a network, and holds the program for a certain period of time. It shall also include things. Further, the above program may be for realizing a part of the above-mentioned functions. Further, it may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that can realize the above-mentioned function in combination with a program already recorded in the computer system.

1 Label printer (printing device), 10 base unit, 13 operation display unit, 13a liquid crystal display, 13b touch panel, 15 key operation unit, 17, 19 label issuing port, 20 control unit, 21 CPU, 22 load cell control unit, 23 Print control unit, 24 Operation control unit, 25 Display control unit, 26 ROM, 27 RAM, 30 Scale unit, 31 Load cell, 40 Print unit, 41 1st printing mechanism unit, 43 2nd printing mechanism unit, 50 Operation unit

Claims (6)

Input means for inputting the confirmation operation of print items and
A determination means for determining that the confirmation operation has been completed by the input means, and
When the determination means determines that the confirmation operation has been completed, the printing means that prints based on the print image and the printing means.
A print image including print items is displayed, and the print items that require the confirmation operation on the print image are displayed in different modes between the print items before the confirmation operation and the print items after the confirmation operation, and other than the confirmation target. A display means that displays in a manner different from the printed items of
A printing device comprising. The determination means
When all of the print items are confirmed, the first determination mode for determining that the confirmation operation is completed and the first determination mode
A second determination mode in which it is determined that the confirmation operation has been completed when a part of the print items is confirmed, and
The printing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising. The printing apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a selection means for selecting the first determination mode and the second determination mode. When there are a plurality of the same print items, when the confirmation operation is input to one print item by the input means, it is considered that the confirmation operation is also input to the other print item, which is characterized by providing a deemed input means. The printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The printing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the display means displays a display that accepts a printing operation when the determining means determines that the confirmation operation has been completed. .. The printing device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the display means induces confirmation of a print item to which the confirmation operation has not been input.

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